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February 2005 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Best Products of Year

The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Reviews

Camcorder Comparison: Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders

Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders

Test Bench: Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3

Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3

Columns

Viewfinder: Give Narrating a Try

Give Narrating a Try

Basic Training: 11 Steps to Add Some Spice to Your Video

Give some pizzazz to your videos with a few simple techniques.

Illuminations: Diffusion for Contrast Control

Instead of filling outdoor shadows with reflectors, try controlling highlights by diffusing them.

Video Editing : Tips for Editing Montages

When random pictures come together to create a single compelling collection.

Sound Advice: Working the Room

Getting a handle on acoustics during your shoot.

Departments

Video Help from Videographers

Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

Video News

Video industry news. Knowitallvideo.com. Update: Dreamer. ManiaTV!: Live TV on the Internet

New Gear

United Media Multicam
Sony DVDirect
Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI

Focus MX-4 Video Mixer | Sony Professional HDV Camcorder

Focus Enhancements Ships MX-4 Video Mixer. Plextor Ships SATA DVD Burner. Sony Unveils Professional HDV Camcorder.

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Best Practices for Using a Tripod to Stabilize your Shots.

How to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video. Learn the step-by-step process for setting up and stabilizing your tripod.

Lighting for Video
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.
Audio for Video
How to capture Audio when shooting video. How to select the best microphone and location for the best audio and solve common problems videographers encounter wh …
Hand Held Video Camera Shooting Tips
This video shows you how to create better, more professional looking video by taking a closer look at hand held video camera shooting. Learn how to get effecti …

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